SW2 1AE is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from Lambeth in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Rush Common ward and the Streatham constituency.
Day-to-day life in SW2 1AE has the character of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00016056 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW2 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW2 1AE.
265
36
£ 71,300 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 1AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SW2 1AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 1AE. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW2 1AE is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Jubilee Primary School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
South Bank UTC
Trinity Academy
Holmewood Nursery School
Elm Court School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Sudbourne Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Baadoow Ltd0.5 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- Day Lewis0.2 km
- Express News0.8 km
- Hill Food \& Wine0.5 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- El Rancho De Lalo0.9 km
- Naughty Piglets0.6 km
- The Cure Vegan Food0.7 km
- Barca Grill Restaurant0.6 km
- Bombay Kitchen0.6 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Elm Park Tavern0.4 km
- The Prince Regent0.9 km
- Barrio South1.0 km
- Hootananny0.6 km
- Hope \& Anchor1.0 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Best Kebab0.6 km
- Caribbean Taste0.7 km
- Chicken Treat0.6 km
- Juice Hubb0.9 km
- New Tings0.9 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- National Probation Services Bail Hostel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brixton1.3 km
- Herne Hill1.3 km
- Streatham Hill1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SW21AE · Data under Open Government Licence